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Texas Game Wardens File 62 BWI Charges Over Fourth of July Weekend — Highest Total Since 2019
By Scott Engle at Montgomery County Police Reporter
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
Texas Game Wardens maintained a strong presence on lakes, rivers and coastal waters across Texas during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, contacting more than 10,800 vessels while participating in Operation Dry Water, a nationwide campaign focused on reducing alcohol- and drug-related incidents...
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The high number of boating while intoxicated charges filed by Texas Game Wardens over the Fourth of July weekend has significant implications for Montgomery County residents who frequent local lakes and rivers. With many Magnolia residents likely to have been out on the water during the holiday weekend, the 62 BWI charges filed statewide serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of boating under the influence in their own community. The fact that Texas Game Wardens contacted over 10,800 vessels during Operation Dry Water suggests that local waterways were heavily patrolled, and residents can expect continued enforcement efforts to prevent alcohol- and drug-related incidents on Montgomery County's lakes and rivers. As the summer boating season continues, Magnolia residents should be aware of the risks and consequences of boating while intoxicated, and take necessary precautions to stay safe on the water.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: Montgomery County Police Reporter ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Texas Game Wardens maintained a strong presence on lakes, rivers and coastal waters across Texas during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, contacting more than 10,800 vessels while participating in Operation Dry Water, a nationwide campaign focused on reducing alcohol- and drug-related incidents...
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